Project MSL (Mars Science Laboratory) Mod WIP

[DragonRoco]

Hi

I am working on a MSL mod and are asking if anyone has or can make the meshes and explain how the animation "system" works. The mod will use Spacecraft3 and basic .ini files.

Any help will be appreciated

 

[BruceJohnJennerLawso]

Is it based off of a real reference design or just your own creation? I can give a try at modelling it for you, but the best option would be to use these tutorials for anim8or

[ame="http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=2729"]Anim8or tutorial: How to model a plane[/ame]
[ame="http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=2730"]Anim8or tutorial: How to model a rocket (Lesson 2)[/ame]

Once you create the mesh in 3ds format, you can convert it over to orbiters .msh file format a variety of ways. The one available at Vinkas site is probably the best

That help for a start?:tiphat:

 

[SolarLiner]

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/3d_resources/models.html <- Here is the NASA 3D Models library in differents formats, you should have a look into it. Free and free-of-use.

 

[DragonRoco]

Thanks Bruce I have all ready looked at the links you provided but need to know how to split up the "animation parts ".
Solar liner I have looked at the link and cannot find a 3d model but have inquired about it.

Thanks

 

[BruceJohnJennerLawso]

Animation parts as in groups? If you or someone else made them as one single group, the best solution may be to select the individual points in wireframe view, copy, delete them, then paste them back in. That usually works in anim8or, but it may leave open faces. (Oh no! Air leaking) :lol: